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For over two decades, the TravelTech Show’s conference has delivered the trends, technology, and insights that keep you ahead of the competition - and 2026 is no exception. Across two dynamic days, expect future-focused sessions exploring the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping travel, from AI and payments to distribution and customer experience. Plus, discover the latest innovations and connect with the people driving the industry forward.

 

Headline Sponsor

anthropic

Silver Sponsor

mobi

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    • Financial Recovery & Cost Management
10:00
  1. Turing Theatre
    35 mins

    AI has moved from answering questions to taking action. With Claude and agentic features like Cowork, travel companies can stand up teams of AI collaborators alongside their people. Anthropic shares what good looks like today, and what separates high-ROI rollouts from expensive experiments. 

10:45
  1. Tech Huddle Zone
    30 mins
    It’s never been more important to make bookings seamless for travellers with speed and ease the most important factors for choosing to proceed with a travel purchase. In this session, Trust Payments w ...
    trust payment
11:00
  1. Turing Theatre
    60 mins
    The rise of AI-powered search and the dramatic fall-off in direct clicks in search has led many to ask whether a new strategy is required that does not focus on SEO and SEM. The travel sector spends billions every year on search but will companies now have to invest even more. This session explains the concepts of generative engine optimisation (GEO) and answer engine optimisation (AEO) and looks at how to be ready for the new AI age.
11:15
  1. Info Point
    45 mins
    Tech Tours are returning for the 2026 TravelTech Show! With the exhibition hall brimming with innovation, these guided tours are your gateway to experiencing the latest in travel technology firsthand. ...

    Payment Risk Management & Finance

12:00
  1. Lovelace Theatre
    30 mins
    Trainline has been an early adopter of AI, including Anthropic models, having integrated them via AWS Bedrock approximately 18 months ago. Their strategic intent has always been to build more intellig ...
13:15
  1. Lovelace Theatre
    30 mins
    Travel businesses are scaling faster than ever, but growth brings a new set of challenges. As companies expand into new markets, cities and currencies, margin doesn't just disappear through major stra ...
    airwallex
14:15
  1. Turing Theatre
    60 mins
    Payments are coming to the fore in travel. Stripe launched Instant Checkout with OpenAI, Revolut sign a huge deal with Booking.com for Revolut Pay while Mastercard and Visa made huge strides in tokenisation. Buy now, pay later is growing fast. How will this impact the travel sector and what can we expect next?
15:00
  1. Lovelace Theatre
    30 mins
    It’s a scary thought but sometimes the first time a contract is read fully is when there’s a problem. Many people have felt that feeling of unease when they realise they are on the hook for a tech problem. The “black box” nature of AI also means that companies now have to blindly rely on tech without knowing exactly how it works. This session looks at how to avoid the problems and set up a legal framework that works for all parties.
10:00
  1. Turing Theatre
    45 mins
    The travel industry has survived external shocks like terrorism, financial crises and pandemics by waiting for demand to return. This one is different because it does not attack demand. It changes how ...
11:45
  1. Turing Theatre
    60 mins
    Our flagship panel gathers some of the most influential C-suite executives and global thinkers in travel today to discuss the forces shaping our industry, from geopolitics and AI to sustainability, recruitment, DEI, and, of course, the latest in travel technology. Expect bold opinions, fresh perspectives, and a few surprises, as we dare to ask the questions no one else dares to tackle. Always one of the most anticipated sessions on the programme, The Think Tank promises an unfiltered look at the challenges and opportunities ahead.


 

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